US withdraws B-1 bombers from UK base after suspected Iran-linked plot

The United States has withdrawn its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after a suspected Iran-linked plot to attack the base.

• The US withdrew its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford on Sunday, ending the base's role in strikes against Iran launched since February.
• Trump said the bombers were relocated because of threats he believes are linked to Iran.
• British police have arrested seven people in the suspected plot, six of whom have been released on bail.
• A US official told the Associated Press the alleged plotters aimed to kill as many American troops and destroy as many US aircraft as possible.